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You have the dream but are you doing the work?

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Doing the Work? Planning out just one goal each day makes all the difference. NEXT » Image credit: Hero Images | Getty Images Dan Dowling CONTRIBUTOR Founder of MillennialSuccess.io, coach July 24, 2018 Your dreams are as realistic as the work you’re willing to put in. So how much work are you putting in? You don’t have to do a lot, initially. But you do have to be consistent -- as in “every day” consistent. Because there are a million things that everyday people like you and me have to deal with, that stand between us and our goals, that rock us off center. Each of those interruptions are challenges, though. And they’re asking us, “How bad do you want it? How much work will you  still  put in?” Related:  The Most Important 20 Minutes of the Day How much work are you putting in? Success is the daily work you put in. It’s the excuses you ignore. It’s the mornings you wake up after only a couple hours of sleep an...

7 Secrets of Rockefeller success

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1-Expect Criticism When You Achieve Success Rockefeller and his partners created one of the largest companies in American history. Near the end of the 19th century, Standard Oil controlled the majority of America’s oil industry and exerted significant control over the railroads. For years, his critics harshly criticized his methods and attacked his character. While some of the criticism was justified, much of it was exaggerated. Whether you are simply saying no to other pursuits or making difficult decisions, expect criticism on your journey. 2-Expect To Toil In Obscurity For A Time Did you know that Rockefeller started his career as a clerk? As a teenager, Rockefeller worked at a small firm called Hewitt and Tuttle firm in Cleveland. He worked steadily in that role for several years, methodically examining every bill for accuracy, collecting payments from customers and otherwise helping the firm grow. During this time, Rockefeller established one of the disciplines that enab...